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Senior Insight Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Circana
The Senior Insight Manager at Circana is a pivotal role within the Retail team, focusing on leveraging extensive industr...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Group Purchasing Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Vet Plus
The Group Purchasing Manager at VetPlus will lead the end-to-end purchasing function, focusing on developing and executi...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Finance Transformation Manager (12 month FTC)
Posted 4 days ago by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
The Finance & Legal Transformation Manager will spearhead complex legal entity restructuring and transformation initiati...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Bristol, Somerset, UK
AJAX In-Service Engineering Manager - SC cleared - Bristol (BS34)
Posted 5 days ago by Evodia Limited
The In-Service Engineering Manager role at Evodia Limited involves overseeing engineering activities for the UK's AJAX f...
- Rate £770 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Bristol (BS34)
Senior Relationship Manager (SWB5)
Posted 7 days ago by Arts Council England
The Senior Relationship Manager at Arts Council England is responsible for managing partnerships and investments across...
- Rate £50,468 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Licensing Officer Level 2
Posted 1 week ago by Local Government Chronicle
The Licensing Officer Level 2 position at Bristol City Council involves managing a comprehensive range of licensing func...
- Rate £34,434 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Clinical Site Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Tr...
The Clinical Site Manager role at St Ann’s Hospital involves overseeing the management of inpatient services, ensuring s...
- Rate £56,515 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South West; Bristol; Swindon; Plymouth; Cornwall; Bath; Exeter; Bournemouth; Devon; Gloucester; Salisbury
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About Our Construction Manager Contract Roles in Bristol
What does a construction manager contractor do?
Organisations bring in Construction Manager contractors to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of construction works on site, overseeing the programme, workforce, subcontractors, and resources required to deliver a project safely, to specification, on time, and within budget. The work involves planning and sequencing construction activities, managing and coordinating subcontractor packages, monitoring and reporting progress against programme, managing site safety in accordance with CDM regulations, resolving technical and logistical issues as they arise, and maintaining the quality of construction output. Construction Manager contractors are brought in on major projects where dedicated site leadership is required, or to cover a vacancy within a project team during delivery.
What sets strong Construction Manager contractors apart is are built primarily on practical site management experience on comparable projects. The ability to manage complex, multi-trade construction programmes, coordinate subcontractor interfaces, and maintain momentum on site under the pressures of programme and cost is the core competency. Familiarity with the relevant contract form, particularly NEC or JCT, and the ability to manage the interface between commercial and operational delivery is expected at senior levels. SMSTS certification, a valid CSCS card, and First Aid at Work certification are standard requirements for site-based roles. CIOB membership or chartership is well regarded, and a degree or HNC in construction management or civil engineering is a common requirement at Construction Manager level.
What is the market like for construction manager contractors?
The market for Construction Manager contractors is a consistently active market driven by the volume and variety of construction and infrastructure work across the UK. The residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors all generate demand for experienced Construction Managers on a contract basis, particularly on projects of sufficient scale to justify dedicated site management resource. The skills required are broadly transferable across project types at mid level, though senior roles on major infrastructure or complex specialist construction programmes typically require specific sector experience. Rate levels mirror seniority and project complexity, with Construction Managers on major programmes commanding rates at the top end of the site management contractor market.
What is the contracting market like in Bristol?
Aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering distinguish Bristol from other cities of comparable size. Major employers in the north fringe and surrounding area generate consistent requirements for systems engineering, safety-critical software, and security-cleared contractors, while the Temple Quarter and harbour area house a thriving technology and digital scene producing roles in product, design, data, and full stack development. Financial services and insurance employers add further breadth. This combination of engineering heritage and a vibrant digital economy gives the city unusual variety in its contracting opportunities. Defence and aerospace roles requiring security clearance command rates that rival the capital, while the broader technology and change market offers strong opportunity at a noticeably lower cost of living.
How much do construction manager contractors usually earn in Bristol?
Contract rates for construction manager roles in Bristol typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many construction manager vacancies in Bristol are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 construction manager contract roles across the site, with Bristol showing consistent demand. Data reviewed up to June 2026.